It was a good start for the two Americas women’s teams at the Dubai 7s. Both Canada and the USA reached the Semi Finals. Though both ultimately fell short of an overall title, undoubtedly the highlight of Day Two was the USA’s upset of defending World Champions New Zealand in …
Read More »Team of the Week
The 2017 November Internationals were historic for the Americas. For the first time six countries toured with matches taking place in Africa, Asia and Europe. The level of competition was, by and large, successful as all teams won at least one match. The pick of the players from the final …
Read More »Perfect start for Canada on Dubai Day One
Canada has started their Dubai Sevens tournament in the best possible way, going undefeated in their three pool matches as they topped Pool C. They defeated Spain, Ireland, and Fiji and conceded only two tries, both to Fiji. Canada will now play France in the fourth Cup Quarter Final on …
Read More »Jones leads Canada to Dubai
Harry Jones captains an impressive Canadian roster for the first stop of the 2017-18 HSBC Sevens Series. Former captains John Moonlight and Nathan Hirayama are also headed to Dubai, and there is a host of established veterans at Damian McGrath’s disposal this weekend. The trio are part of five players …
Read More »Canada aiming high in Dubai
The 2017-18 HSBC Sevens Series kicks off this weekend in Dubai with the women starting a day earlier than the men. Canada finished 3rd overall on last year’s circuit, just two points behind Olympic Champions Australia. They’ll be looking to start their season on a high with the Rugby World …
Read More »Up and Under
This week’s edition of Up and Under brings to a close international activity for the year. The weekly segment will return again in January 2018. UP Chile In the first meeting between Germany and Chile the South Americans recorded a big win. Played on Saturday at the Sparda Bank …
Read More »Dotti Suspended, But Free to Face Canada in RWC Qualifiers
Uruguayan second-rower Ignacio Dotti was cited for foul play by World Rugby on Saturday. He was yellow carded in the first half against Namibia in game two of the two-match series. The citing commissioner required that Dotti appear at a hearing before the independent Judicial Officer Robert Stelzner SC (South …
Read More »Americas Rankings – November 26 2017
International competition came to a close for 2017 on Saturday. With it the Americas Rankings – November 26 2017 edition is to be the final one for the year. Test match rugby will return on January 27 2018 with Canada hosting Uruguay in a Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifier. Argentina …
Read More »Red Roses sweep Canada series at Twickenham
England completed a 3-0 series sweep of Canada as they romped to a 69-19 victory at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon. The 11-try effort makes it a combined 197 points for while conceding 36 across the three games played in eight days. It was the return of new stars Jess Breach …
Read More »Fiji far too good for Canada in France
Fiji brought the very best of their fan-friendly style to France as they ran in nine tries in a 57-17 win over Canada in Narbonne on Saturday. The pace, power, and outrageous ball handling skills of the Fijians gave those in attendance a wonderful spectacle, albeit at the expense of …
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